Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R$ 72) | R$ 29 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (R$ 5.88) | R$ 3.42 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.50 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.26 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.67 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 40) | R$ 37 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.40 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 175% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,480 (R$ 8,919) | R$ 3,243 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,170 (R$ 7,054) | R$ 1,896 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €176 (R$ 1,062) | R$ 489 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,007 (R$ 6,071) | R$ 1,964 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €724 (R$ 4,364) | R$ 1,289 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (R$ 786) | R$ 334 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 147) | R$ 78 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €394 (R$ 2,377) | R$ 1,513 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (R$ 536) | R$ 435 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.12 (R$ 31) | R$ 24 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (R$ 87) | R$ 17 | + 408% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (R$ 514) | R$ 217 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 225) | R$ 180 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (R$ 523) | R$ 310 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (R$ 750) | R$ 238 | + 215% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,166 (R$ 139,618) | R$ 87,816 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.29 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 (R$ 474) | R$ 212 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 18 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (R$ 76) | R$ 41 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (R$ 364) | R$ 235 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.73 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.71 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.77 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 121) | R$ 39 | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (R$ 211) | R$ 99 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 128) | R$ 52 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €101 (R$ 607) | R$ 233 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (R$ 375) | R$ 181 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 57) | R$ 25 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (R$ 2,983) | R$ 3,188 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (R$ 0.64) | R$ 1.33 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (R$ 284) | R$ 115 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 10 | + 303% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 105% more expensive than in Brazil
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